Week 24: Ski Trip

What a glorious day God blessed us with to be out on the slopes.  I was so impressed with your kids! Our devotion that morning was about not just looking the part of a Christian, but letting the light of Christ shine in us.  I heard lots of words of encouragement!   They were also friendly toward the other groups and really tried hard.  Skiing is not an easy skill, and kids powered through the rough times and kept at it.  It's always a good sign when everyone tries again after lunch.  Instead, 3:00 came all too soon for them ; )  A special thank you to the moms who drove and helped to chaperone.  We could not have done it without you!

A few upcoming events:

Valentine's Day - We have a small celebration and social time with snacks provided by our room mom.  We do NOT do a full class valentine exchange, but kids are welcome to bring valentines for the whole class if they wish.  Remember, please do not bring candy to share.  Also, students were informed of Zion's school-wide policy of no gift exchanges on campus. Please refer to the family handbook on Sycamore documents tab.

(REPEAT)  NEXT FIELD TRIP ; FRIDAY, FEB. 16 - Grendel Theater  Bud, Not Buddy

Bud, Not Buddy follows ten-year-old Bud as he sets off on an epic adventure to find his father who he believes is leading a traveling jazz band. Set in 1930s America, Bud’s odyssey is filled with the joy of finding family and plenty of live jazz music.

Based on the Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Award-winning novel, this play combines 8 actors with a 13-piece jazz band performing an original score composed by five-time, Grammy-winning jazz artist Terence Blanchard to tell the story of a boy who finds a home and a passion for music. 

We are seeking 3 parents to attend with us.  We will prepare to depart Zion by bus at 8:45 and return by 12:30, before lunch.   Let me know if you are able to attend.  



Another reminder from our Family Handbook:  Students have been reminded  that cell phone usage is not allowed without teacher permission.   This includes at dismissal and After School Care.  Zion's policy is below.

CELL PHONE USAGE Since emergency and necessary phone service is available to Zion students during the school day and at activities, all Zion students are discouraged from carrying cell phones on campus. Any students displaying, receiving calls, or using the cell phone in any manner will forfeit the phone until a parent retrieves it from the school office. Repeated inappropriate use of a cell phone may require action by the Discipline Committee.

AND FINALLY  - look at our Ski Trip!!

(The pictures are not in chronological order)

The line for equipment

Lunch time!

Kaiden, climbing the hill for the next run

Do we look ready!!

Grace N. and Calvin on the lift

Jack - looking good on skis!

Tegan and Abby in line for the lift

Ryan and Jace having a good time

Samantha

Taking a break

Dismounting the magic carpet - gracefully??

The bunny hill off the magic carpet

Avery and mom practicing the wedge

Trying a new move

Whoops!!

Kayla and Issac

Charlie

Grace K.

Ben and Elliot

Lit class - analyzing NONFICTION

Highlighting elements of organization (cause/effect or compare/contrast), author's style, author's purpose

Starting our day

The magic carpet was station 5

Henry

Braden and Elliot

Logan

Ending our day

The whole gang after a great day!